Can CoQ10 Help Prevent Migraines? Here’s What the Research Says

Migraines affect many people, and for those experiencing frequent attacks, preventive treatment is essential. An interesting study published in Cephalalgia examined the effect of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) as a potential preventive option.

What did the researchers do?

The study included 32 participants with episodic migraine. They were given 150 mg of CoQ10 daily over a period of three months.

The results

The findings were quite striking:

• 61% of participants experienced more than a 50% reduction in migraine days

• Average migraine days per month decreased from 7.3 to 3.0

• The number of attacks dropped from 4.85 to 2.81

• The effect increased over time—from 13% reduction after 1 month to 55% after 3 months

• No side effects were reported

What does this mean?

The study suggests that CoQ10 may be a safe and potentially effective option for migraine prevention, especially for those looking for a more natural approach.

However, it’s important to note that this was an open-label study without a control group, meaning we cannot be certain how much of the effect was due to the supplement itself.

Conclusion

CoQ10 appears to be a promising supplement for migraine prevention, but larger placebo-controlled studies are needed to confirm its true effectiveness.